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Extended visit to ChincheroGuided tour of Moray Inca Agricultural SiteBox lunch by the Maras Salt MinesVisit to the Salt Mines with optional hike to PichingotoArrive at Lamay Lodge
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SACRED VALLEY AND LARES ADVENTURE7 Day Program
GROUP ACTIVITYVisit to the community of Viacha and the archeological site of Pisaq
Walk around Viacha and learn more about the agricultural activities of the community.Enjoy a traditional meal cooked under hot stones called PachamancaGuided tour of the archaeological site of Pisaq.Optional: Hike from the ruins to the town of PisaqDrive to Lamay Lodge. Free afternoon.
OVERNIGHT: Lamay Lodge (el. 9,705’ - 2,958 m.)BRIEFING: before dinner
Lamay / Pisaq / ViachaDAY 2
Visit the town of Pisaq and market.After a short drive we reach the village of Viacha.
Optional: Bike along the Urubamba river from Lamay to Pisaq Town / Duration 2-3 hrs. / Easy to moderate.
From the local community of Amaru to the local community of Viacha
CULTURAL ACTIVITYPisaq Town - Viacha
HIKEAmaru - Viacha
2.5 - 3 hrs.
Moderate
Mountain pass at an elevation of 14,200’ - 4,328 m.
GROUP ACTVITYVisit to the archaeological site of Chinchero
Depart from Cusco.Guided visit of the archaeological site of Chinchero.
OVERNIGHT: Lamay Lodge (el. 9,705’ - 2,958 m.)BRIEFING: before dinner
Cusco / Chinchero / LamayDAY 1
From Chinchero to Urquillos
CULTURAL ACTIVITYMoray - Maras Salt Mines - Sacred Valley
HIKE 2Chinchero to Urquillos
3 hrs.
Easy to Moderate
Box lunch en route
The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu is a multi-activity travel experience. You can tailor your adventure by choosing from various activities each day. Every activity is designed to be unique, authentic and highly experiential. Design your own adventure!
HuacahuasiDAY 4
Depart from Hucahuasi LodgeVisit the community of Huacahuasi and meet local people in their homesReturn to the lodgeCooking classLunch and afternoon at leisure
Visit to the community of Huacahuasiand walk to nearby waterfall
Snack by the waterfallReturn to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure.
From Quiswarani to Huacahuasi
CULTURAL ACTIVITYExplore the village & cooking class
HIKE 1Huacahuasi Waterfalls
HIKE 2Quiswarani to Huacahuasi
1 - 2 hrs.
Easy
6 - 7 hrs.
Challenging
Mountain pass at an elevation of 14,505 - 4,421 m.
Lunch by the lake
OVERNIGHT: Hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas (el. 9,284’ - 2,830m.).BRIEFING: before dinner
GROUP ACTVITYLamay to Ancasmarca and Lares
Depart from Lamay Lodge.Walk around the small town of Lamay.Drive to the archaeological site of Ancasmarca and guided tour of the ruins.
OVERNIGHT: Huacahuasi Lodge (el. 12.585’ - 3,835 m.)BRIEFING: before dinner
Lamay / Lares / HuacahuasiDAY 3
Drive to the small town of Choquecancha.Guided tour of Choquecancha withthe imposing Inca ruins.Lunch in ChoquecanchaArrive at Huacahuasi Lodge.
From Quelquena to Huacahuasi From Cuncani to Huacahuasi
CULTURAL ACTIVITYChoquecancha
HIKE 1Quelquena to Huacahuasi
HIKE 2Cuncani to Huacahuasi
2 - 2.5 hrs.
Easy to moderate
3.5 - 4 hrs.
Moderate
Mountain pass at an elevation of 12,595’- 3,839 m.
Lunch en route Lunch en route
Mountain pass at an elevation of 13,838’ - 4,219 m.
Depart Huacahuasi Lodge by vehicle to Sacred Valley.Visit the market in the town of Calca. Visit to a museum of historical artifacts in the valley.Lunch at a countryside restaurant. Drive to Ollantaytambo and explore the town.
Huacahuasi to OllantaytamboDAY 5
From Lares pass to the village of Totora
Lunch at a countryside restaurantDrive to Ollantaytambo and explore the town.
From Huacahuasi to Patacancha
CULTURAL ACTIVITYSacred Valley of the Incas
HIKE 1Inca Trail Hike
HIKE 2Huacahuasi to Patacancha
3 hrs.
Easy to moderate
7 hrs.
Moderate to challenging
Mountain pass at an elevation of Mountain pass at an elevation of 14,646’ - 4,464m.
Route lunch at Lake Ipsaycocha.
OPTIONAL ACTVITY: (afternoon) Drive back and explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas on mountain bike (2 hrs.). Enjoy a visit to an artisanal brewery in which many of their beers are being made with local products (This activity has an additional cost and available only for guests that opt for the cultural activity or the Inca Trail Hike).OVERNIGHT: Hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas (el. 9,284’ - 2,830m.).BRIEFING: before dinner
Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu PuebloDAY 6
GROUP ACTIVITYOllantaytambo Archeological Site and Machu Picchu Pueblo
Guided tour of the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo.Free time to explore the town and market on your own.Walk to train station.Board the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo with box lunch.Arrive at Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes) and check in at the Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel.Free afternoon.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Aguas Calientes town (el. 6,232’ - 1,900 m.), located in the base town of Machu Picchu.BRIEFING: before dinner
Higher Pinkuylluna mountain above OllantaytamboLower Pinkuylluna mountain above Ollantaytambo
HIKE 1 (optional - early morning)Lower Pinkuylluna Ruins
HIKE 2 (optional - early morning)Higher Pinkuylluna Ruins
2 - 2.5 hrs.
Moderate to challenging
1 - 1.5 hrs.
Moderate
Free time to explore the ruins on your own.Recommended excursion to the Sun Gate.
GROUP ACTVITYMachu Picchu Sanctuary guided tour and return to Cusco
Depart from the hotel for the bus ride to Machu Picchu Sanctuary.Guided tour of the Inka citadel.Optional activities (A & B).Lunch at Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel back in the town.Walk to the train station.Board the train to Ollantaytambo.Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, we board our private vehicle for the return drive to Cusco.Arrive to Cusco.
Machu Picchu Sanctuary and Return to CuscoDAY 7
Guided hike of Huayna Picchu mountain
CULTURAL ACTIVITYFree time in Machu Picchu
HIKEHuayna Picchu (subject to availability)
2 - 2.5 hrs.
Moderate to challenging
Mountain pass at an elevation of of 8924’ - 2,720 m.
